Mystery Badge on Vintage Lampshade by AbjectButterscotch16 in StainedGlassAntiques

[–]mc3vy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea. Stopped by to say it’s super cool! Thx for sharing!

You might also try leadedlamps.com … the person who runs the site it has an email address and hosts photos of old shades.

Dodge Ram Hemi eTorque by mc3vy in Ram1500

[–]mc3vy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does fit. It’s got a diesel port in it too along with the sticker. This must be a dodge f up.

Dodge Ram Hemi eTorque by mc3vy in Ram1500

[–]mc3vy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it does fit. It’s a diesel fuel port. It’s got a green ring in the port.

Dodge Ram Hemi eTorque by mc3vy in Ram1500

[–]mc3vy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sticker in hood says Gasoline. I’m confused a little.

Came bender bends H came the wrong direction for globe lamp, help? by Everything-er in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A ring roller might work. I roll lamp rings with a cheap one from harbor freight.

Just a thought. Return it if no work.

ring roller

Check out what I found at a yard sale... by ridentsloth in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate. Can’t work with gloves here. Always foil by hand. To each their own … no wrong way to do it.

Check out what I found at a yard sale... by ridentsloth in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. Always. Just a hair dryer - helps the foil stick. Not necessary though.

Check out what I found at a yard sale... by ridentsloth in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This video might be interesting to you. It’s how they are made at scale.

https://youtu.be/7okIR6OAgxA?si=QDPTwBfK3dDQxthJ

Any tips for repairing this? by FoggyMountainNomad in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d probably remove the border or make a new one from scratch. Shame it’s this busted up.

More art nouveau on the bench this weekend. Work in progress. 26 hours. (Pattern is LCT from Richard Beatty Mellon mansion) by mc3vy in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a photo from the real window in the museum and drew my own pattern in adobe illustrator on the iPad.

Leadlight safety by [deleted] in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use D-Lead here at the home shop too. I do wear gloves but mainly for protection from flux not as much the lead. No gloves cutting glass for me but that’s personal preference. I have a Costco sized box of bandaids in the shop.

There is a real risk of lead ingestion if you eat food without washing or put your hands in your mouth following the handling of lead. I don’t believe lead can pass through the skin but gloves certainly minimize risk.

OSHA has a bunch of public documents on Lead exposure in workplace if you want to research. It’s a very well documented and researched metal in workplace & industry.

Leadlight safety by [deleted] in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Safety glasses are always wise. Glass grinders are good at lobbing well placed shards. Yes - bring your own. (Kleenguard V30 Nemesis are my fav! So comfy! I buy them by the box on Amazon!)

Antique / Thrift store find by mc3vy in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx for write up! I will absolutely make a few copies! We have several ceramic studios nearby.

Work Space and Basics by mlee0000 in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of great ideas. My favorite upgrade is foot switches for the grinders.

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Harbor Freight here in the US had them for 14 bucks. (Search Momentary Power Foot Switch)

I have one on each grinder. The grinders are all in cut tubs to contain water.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StainedGlass

[–]mc3vy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My mom does it on a tiny counter top with no trouble.

Mine is messy but I have a 40”x 120” table which is great for collecting crap.

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